I'm on period #3 with my Diva Cup, and I love it so much! My Diva Cup has never leaked and I don't need to wear a liner. I can put it in before work and not empty it until I get home nine hours later. If I do need to empty it in a public bathroom, it's not that big of a deal, just wipe it out and put it back in. It's so much nicer than tampons, I don't feel all dried out, or like I'm trying to soak up and scrape out all traces of menstruation from myself. It took a couple tries to figure out how to insert it the first time, but now it's a super easy and once it's in I can't feel it at all. I feel way better not creating all kinds of trash just because I'm on my period. I talk endlessly about how neat it is to anybody who will listen. I think periods are cool, and now I feel like I'm participating in mine and not trying to destroy any evidence of it. I highly recommend the Diva Cup! (Posted on 7/19/10)

I was always afraid of tampons because of the risk of TSS and found plastic pads uncomfortable and limiting. The Diva Cup is the perfect solution! I especially love marching right past the feminine hygiene aisle at the grocery without any worry about how "stocked" I am at home. And, now that I know what a dramatic difference there is between cloth panty liners and plastic ones, I've made up my mind that if we ever have children, I'll only cloth diaper them. Thanks for this tremendous product! (Posted on 7/18/10)

Wow, it's been a few years since I've had my first Diva period and I'm still as thrilled today with it as the first day I used it. The worry is gone...the disposable tampons and pads are gone...the mess is gone. I feel much cleaner during my period. Confident, knowing that I'm protected. I'm 40yrs old, with 3 kids and my periods are the last thing on my mind now a days. (Posted on 7/8/10)

I have been using the Diva Cup for a couple of years and I will never go back to tampons. I hated using tampons, when I heard about this I could not wait to get one. I was not disappointed. It is so easy to use and so comfortable you (almost) forget it is there. I cannot recommend the Diva Cup enough. (Posted on 6/21/10)

In addition to what everyone else said about the comfort, convenience, and (maybe surprising) lack of mess that the Diva Cup provides, I want to add something else. I've learned far more about my periods from the 2 years that I've been using the cup.

My first Diva Cup period, I had started a new job and was still in training, so I had to have someone with keys escort me everywhere, even the bathroom! Thanks to the Diva Cup, that was much less often than it would have been for me. Also, later I took a plane flight. I have extremely heavy periods. Between tight connections and traveling with 2 kids, and not having access to the bathroom due to turbulence, it could have been a nightmare and embarrassment. Between the Diva Cup and a Maxi Lunapad, I made it with no embarrassment and a limit to how much time I had to spend in the bathroom.

The thing is, though, I've learned that my period is extraordinarily heavy. I fill the cup in two hours on my heaviest days. Most days of my period, I'm emptying it every three to four hours at least, and it has filled about half the way or more many of the times I do. Before I could say "I fill a tampon pretty quickly" but now I know how many ounces in how long a time. I realize that there is a reason I'm anemic, and VERY tired after my periods. The information helps me to be more gentle with myself and also realize I need to take particular care of myself. I have information I can bring with me to the doctor to talk about fibroids and other issues. The information makes a big difference, and it is something that you don't get with disposables or absorbing products. (Posted on 5/31/10)

I use my DivaCup with my lunapanties for a mess-free totally comfortable period.

Though it's most convenient for those with lighter/medium flow, it is manageable for people with heavier flow. In fact, I find it the most comfortable option available.

My DivaCup needs to be emptied at least once (sometimes twice) a day during heavy flow. However, I have learned to do this discreetly: using single-occupancy bathrooms in cafes, learning the traffic patterns of the bathroom near my office (ex-it's busiest after lunch), etc. After about a month or two, I learned the signals that indicated that my DivaCup was becoming full so I could schedule my emptying in an appropriate and timely manner. In addition, I always wear back-up lunapanties just in case. (Posted on 4/22/10)

I bought my Diva Cup just after my previous cycle. This was the first time in my life that I had looked forward to getting my period. I Just finished my first cycle with the diva cup and it is so great! I did have some difficulty placing it correctly at first but it is still a revolutionary tool that all women should know about. I will never go back to those uncomfortable tampons or bunching pads that don't work again! (Posted on 4/19/10)

The DivaCup is so comfortable and it's much more reliable and convenient than tampons. I feel like I am in tune with my body and am getting to know myself, instead of being annoyed and turned off by my body's natural process. I am so thankful for the DivaCup. I wish I had known about it sooner! (Posted on 4/17/10)

I have used the DivaCup for close to eight years and LOVE it. I have terrible cramps with my period and found that once I switched to the cup, this changed. Now, they are more cope-able and feel natural and normal. I also love the fact that with a heavy flow I never leak any more. I've tried tampons since and always regret it! It's easy to use, soft and I feel like I'm taking care of myself not just dealing with my period. (Posted on 4/16/10)

I had problems with my period, either my flow would be short lived and very heavy, or dreadfully long lived and extremely light. I just can't stand sanitary napkins and tampons were never absorbent enough, or would dry me out.

The Diva Cup is perfect! My saviour! It doesn't matter what kind of flow I have, it's always just enough. It's also great not to have to worry about having enough supplies on hand either as you only need the one. Although I do have 2. One at home, and one at work, so that I'm never without. (Posted on 4/14/10)

I love my DivaCup. I don't waste money on tampons, and I don't waste resources using them (without sacrificing comfort or convenience-- or my health!). It's a one-time purchase that you can use for years and years, and holds way more than any traditional tampon.

Just a side note: mine wasn't comfortable until I cut off the tip. I guess I'm "small" enough to not need the tip to pull it out, but I found that it could not be placed properly unless that part was removed. I used a pair of regular scissors and boiled my cup for 20 minutes after doing so. It might not work for everyone! (Posted on 4/14/10)

The DivaCup is fantastic! For the last two or three years I've been reading about this product and was constantly curious. When I began to hear reports of multiple friends spouting their conversion from tampons and pads to Diva Cup, I decided to try it. I've been using mine since December and have yet to be disappointed!!! I'm now like my friends, recommending it to any woman who will listen to me! (Posted on 4/13/10)

This is an amazing product, especially for women with light to medium flows. I'm sure so many women have had the unpleasant, painful experience of trying to remove a dry tampon towards the end of your period. Terrible. The Diva Cup eliminates that discomfort, and if your flow isn't heavy you can literally forget that you're on your period. I only think about it twice during the day - at morning and at night when I clean it out. I've even gone more than 24 hours without washing it out when camping, since it never seems to fill up for me.

It does take a little getting used to to put in, but so did tampons when I first learned how to use them. Yes, you will have to deal with your blood in a new way. I'm a squeamish person myself but I've found it so cool to get to know how my flow changes throughout my cycle, and to get to know my body a little better. I am so much more comfortable, saving so much money, and experiencing SO MUCH less hassle with my period. I'm on my second Diva Cup now - I replaced my first one after two years since it'd started to discolor and I wanted to treat myself to a new one. The quality of the product hadn't degraded at all in that time. Really - if you're considering it, go for it. You won't regret it. (Posted on 4/13/10)

I switched to Lunapads years ago because I was inspired to care better for the planet and for my body. But I had never been a fan of pads in general, and the adjustment to having extra padding in my panties wasn't easy. I tried The Keeper at one point, but the rubber was too stiff and I found it uncomfortable. Finally, though, at the prompting of a friend, I decided to give the DivaCup a whirl and I've never looked back. The silicone is softer & more pliable than rubber, and I love the ease of use, the fact that I can wear any underwear I want with it, and of course the fact that I'm not clogging up the landfill (or my plumbing, for that matter). As a special bonus, I've found that it's also great for my sex life - it stays in place and out of the way in an almost miraculous fashion. (Posted on 4/13/10)

I agree with previous reviewers, the DivaCup is truly life changing. It makes your period completely effortless. I wish I had known about this years ago. I wish I could tell everyone I meet about the DivaCup.. it is a must have!!! (Posted on 4/13/10)

One of the first things we should all learn about as young teens, at least to have the option. (sadly I didn't find out til ten years later...! Australia is in the dark about these.)

No need to worry, you can live your life and forget periods. Less cramping, and suitable for all kinds of women (and menstrual flow)
Easy enough to clean out when you shower. Takes up next to no room in a draw, and lasts a very long time!

Great for women, great for the planet. Try it! You won't regret the change. I promise :) (Posted on 4/9/10)

The DivaCup has been great for me - especially when I'm flowing heavily or running. I love the convenience and security of it. (Posted on 2/25/10)